Overview

Psychologists play a critical role in the identification of intellectual disability, particularly within increasingly multicultural educational settings.

This presentation introduces a culturally inclusive model of identification, grounded in a biopsychosocial framework. Participants will learn how to select culturally sensitive cognitive assessments, including tools with non-verbal content, modified norms, or culturally adapted administration procedures. Guidance will be provided for interpreting IQ scores, taking into consideration linguistic background, acculturation, and educational opportunities. These considerations are crucial for avoiding diagnostic errors and promoting equity in assessment outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:

• Understand how a culturally inclusive model of psychological assessment supports fairer and more accurate identification.
• Learn how to select and interpret culturally sensitive psychological assessment tools, considering language, acculturation, and access to education.
• Gain familiarity with adaptive functioning tools (ABAS-3, Vineland-3) and culturally responsive interviewing strategies to inform holistic support planning.

Presenter(s)

Dr. Zhi Xiang On

About the presenter(s)

Dr. Zhi Xiang On (Dr On) is a clinical psychologist who places strong emphasis on creating a collaborative and safe therapeutic relationship, guided by values, to address each client’s unique concerns. Dr On offers supervision and secondary consultations to fellow clinicians, drawing on his experience in teaching tertiary-level psychology and publishing research in peer-reviewed journals. He has been invited to present at both national and international conferences on topics such as autism and ADHD assessment, family violence, and psychological well-being.

Notes

Target Audience

This event is aimed at early career, mid-career and experienced clinicians who aim to support people across the lifespan with an intellectual disability. It is also relevant for researchers who used cognitive assessments in their protocols.

Please note:

• This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the Zoom link) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
• A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, event-recording, and any additional resources shared during the session.

Duration of Access

This event will be recorded. The recording will be emailed to all registered within 2 weeks post event and available for viewing up to 90 days.

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

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